Habitat and Ecology

Habitat and Ecology

Liparis liparis is a small, benthic, inshore species with a short lifespan of 1 year in the most southerly reaches of its range, and to 2 or 3 years in more northerly waters. A mature adult grows to 10–15 cm. Spawning takes place in the spring. This species feeds primarily on crustaceans, and occasionally fishes and polychaetes. This species is found in the subtidal zone to the epipelagic zone, and is reported to have a broad depth range, from just beneath the surface down to 300 m.